This is the second edition of a highly successful and well-received textbook on the responsible conduct of biomedical and health science research. It is aimed at faculty and graduate students in health science and biomedical science programs. In addition, those on National Institute of Health research grants, administrators at universities, and academic health centers will find it a useful resource. The major changes include new chapters providing overviews of each topic, several new published articles added to the readings, revised case studies as well as further readings and web addresses.

Part I. Introduction to the Study of Ethics in the Biological and Health Sciences Part II. The Roots of Honor and Integrity in Science Part III. The Responsible Conduct of Research Part IV. The Ethics of Authorship and Publication Part V. Research with Human Beings Part VI. Ethics in Epidemiologic Research Part VII. The Humane Care and Use of Animals in Research Part VIII. Management of and Access to Scientific Data Part IX. The Work of the Academic Scientist Part X. The Scientist and Industry Part XI. The Scientist in Society Part XII. Cases for Discussion.

This is the second edition of a highly successful and well-received textbook on the responsible conduct of biomedical and health science research. It is aimed at faculty and graduate students in health science and biomedical science programs. In addition, those on National Institute of Health research grants, administrators at universities, and academic health centers will find it a useful resource. The major changes include new chapters providing overviews of each topic, several new published articles added to the readings, revised case studies as well as further readings and web addresses.

Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction to the Study of Ethics in the Biological and Health Sciences Part II. The Roots of Honor and Integrity in Science Part III. The Responsible Conduct of Research Part IV. The Ethics of Authorship and Publication Part V. Research with Human Beings Part VI. Ethics in Epidemiologic Research Part VII. The Humane Care and Use of Animals in Research Part VIII. Management of and Access to Scientific Data Part IX. The Work of the Academic Scientist Part X. The Scientist and Industry Part XI. The Scientist in Society Part XII. Cases for Discussion.